The number of cichlid species in Lake Victoria is declining, in part because of predation by Nile perch. Which of the following factors is also likely to contribute to the decline in the number of cichlid species in Lake Victoria?

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Fusion of species contributes to the decline in the number of cichlid species by reducing genetic diversity and leading to the merging of distinct species into fewer, less distinct ones. This can be exacerbated by environmental pressures and changes, such as those introduced by the Nile perch, leading to a decrease in the overall number of distinct cichlid species in Lake Victoria.

The Number of Cichlid Species in Lake Victoria Is Declining